Here's Where Madison Ranks Among Top Places To Live In CT For 2023

MADISON, CT — According to Rankings website Niche.com, Madison is the No. 40 best place to live in Connecticut.

Niche.com gives Madison an overall "A" score, and Madison receives an "A" for both its public schools and for being good for families. Madison was ranked #4 in Best Places to Raise a Family in New Haven County, according to Niche.com.

Madison received a "C+" for both diversity and weather, and a "B-" for cost of living and nightlife.

According to Niche.com, the median average home value in Madison is $438,700 and the rent is $1,617 a month. The median household income in Madison is $140,990.

Madison is ranked No. 40 for "Best Places To Retire In Connecticut," and No. 28 for "Best Places to Buy a House in Connecticut." (Read more about Madison's rankings here).

West Hartford was once again deemed to be the No. 1 place to live in CT for 2023. The Hartford suburb garnered an overall "A+" grade, and copped top marks for its public schools, family friendliness, and the health/fitness of its residents. It was also No. 1 on the list of the best suburbs in the state.

For its scores, Niche drew upon data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniformed Crime Report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climatic Data Center, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Environment Atlas and other sources, as well as millions of resident reviews.